Eden’s POVAstrid’s eyes flew open.“What?” she snapped. Again, she tried to sit up. But again, Adrian pushed her back down gently.“You know it’s true. You’ve just been ignoring it. But I know you feel it, too. Our connection.” Adrian looked like a love sick puppy.Astrid turned to me with a look that said ‘help me’. What could I do though? Nothing.“I knew if from the first moment I saw you. At the cave. Just after Serena kidnapped Eden. Do you remember? I thought I was in love with Serena. But then I saw you..“Adrian, just stop,” Astrid said, holding up a hand. “Serena forced me to reject our matebond. It’s broken now. It’s…non-existent.”Astrid was right. Serena had come unglued when Adrian identified Astrid as his mate. She was so in love with Adrian. She’d kidnapped me because she thought Adrian had feelings for me. Which he didn’t. I heard all about it. I was missing. And Serena knew where I was, but she wouldn’t tell anyone. I was with Caleb and Scarlett, in an abandoned cabi
Eden’s POV“250 million dollars!” I gasped.Murietta laughed and sipped her coffee from the maid.Was that really what Murietta just said? That was SO much money. Surely, I hadn’t heard her right.“You looked shocked,” she smiled.“Murietta, that’s a LOT of money.”Murietta had just told me that she wanted to help rebuild our packs. She felt partly responsible for the war, since her family had been supplying some of the funds and the weapons. This was her way of apologizing.“I know,” she said. “It is a lot of money. But it’s the least I can do.”“Murietta, it’s too much,” I told her. “It was your husband, Demetrius who gave Skylar weapons. Not you. We don’t have any ill feelings towards you.”It was true. Murietta had nothing to do with her family’s involvement in the war. It had all been that asshole, Demetrius. He’d been head of the family. Until Murietta lost it and stabbed him into a bloody pulp on the beach the night we escaped.“Right now, our family name is synonymous with cri
Eden’s POVI wasn’t sure I wanted to go and watch Skylar get injected with White Lace poison. It sounded like a horrible thing. But since I was the one who had sentenced it to him, I figured I best be present. Besides, Murietta had my hand grasped so tightly, I didn’t think I could get away even if I tried.There was already quite the crowd gathered when we got there. It wasn’t unusual to bring children to these types of things. Death as a punishment was just part of our world. It was natural for children to witness someone who had committed a crime get punished. Werewolves take their rules and codes of conduct very seriously. There is seldom leniency, especially for crimes as bad as Skylar’s.So I wasn’t surprised to see tiny children amongst the crowd. Some watched wide-eyed with fascination. Others cowered behind their mother skirts.Skylar was tied to a wooden pylon, his hands behind his back. Another rope was tied around his chest to keep him from slumping over. He was high up, o
Zane’s POVI tried to follow the conversation. I really did. This was important stuff, after all! But I couldn’t take my eyes off her lips.This woman was driving me wild.“Zane? Yes? Do you agree to the menu?” I nodded.What had I just agreed to? All eyes were on me. I tore my eyes away from Eden’s lips and looked confidently around.“Yes, I agree,” I said. Whatever. What did it matter? It was a celebration feast. It would be wonderful no matter what we decided.We were all seated in the grand dining room having afternoon tea. It was a meeting to put the final touches on the plans for the celebration feast, which was happening tomorrow night. Anyone and everyone who had come to fight alongside us during the final battle against Alpha Skylar was invited. It was going to be a grand feast. I didn’t understand what their was to plan though. As far as I was concerned, just get some food, put it out, and let everyone celebrate.Eden licked her lips just then.My member hardened instantly
Zane’s POVThe flowers looked good. I had to admit. A mix of roses and peonies. Although I stand firmly by my opinion that it didn’t matter one fucking bit what types of flowers decorated the feast table.The celebration feast was in full swing, and everyone looked fabulously happy. All around me, werewolves danced and ate and laughed. It had cost me a pretty penny, this feast, but seeing all my people so jubilant, it was well worth the price.Eden was stunning as always, decked out in a new maternity chiffon dress that fell to the floor and billowed out behind her when she walked. Her cheeks were glowing and her eyes were bright. Astrid pulled her out onto the dance floor. At first Eden tried to resist because of her belly. But Eden was no match for Astrid. So onto the floor they both went. Eden did her best to dance, swaying her hips back and forth.I smiled. She was mine. She was all mine.She saw me looking at her and smiled back. Then she laughed at something Astrid said.Astrid
Zane’s POVThe morning after the Celebration Feast, I woke up with Eden tangled in my arms. We had still until the bitter end last night, and now we had slept in. It was already past ten by the time I woke up. She was still asleep. For a moment, I watched her naked chest rise and fall as she breathed in and out, peacefully.Then I pulled back the covers to sneak a peek at her belly.I loved looking at her pregnant belly. Gently, I placed my hand on her stomach, careful not to wake her up.The baby kicked.I was elated!But just then, a dark feeling washed over me.Lucinda’s belly was growing, too. My child was inside of her. It was a deep dark secret that I was keeping from Eden.And it was eating me alive.She had seduced me, Lucinda. She had blackmailed me and then forced me to have sex with her. Of course, I never thought I’d get her pregnant. I was ignorant about the ways of witches. I didn’t know she had the power to pretty much ensure she got pregnant.I tried not to think about
Zane’s POVI led Eden through the garden.I was nervous. REALLY nervous. I knew I had to tell her about Lucinda. But I was nervous about her reaction.What would she say? Everything was so perfect between us. I didn’t want to fuck this up. Not again.The gardeners were hard at work trying to restore it to its natural splendor since the flowers had been ruined by the refugee camps.“What is it, Zane?” Eden asked. She knew me well. She could tell there was something on my mind. “Should I be worried? Is something wrong?”I looked at her beautiful face. I couldn’t lie to her any longer.“Yes,” I said. “There’s something I need to tell you.”She stopped walking and turned to me. “Whatever it is, Zane, it will be fine. I promise. There’s nothing you can say that will stop me from loving you.”I wished that were true. I took a deep breath and was just about to spit it out, when we heard a stern voice.“I can’t keep living this lie.”It was a male voice and it was coming from behind a tall he
Eden’s POVMy first reaction was to gag.Beta Brighton was in love with….her? But how? Chloe was so…so…just…no.I respected Beta Brighton. I adored him, actually. He was loyal and good and kind. I didn’t understand. How could someone like him love someone like her?But then I realized I was being overly judgemental. Love came in all shapes and forms. And love was something everyone deserved, even Chloe.Zane, however, didn’t see it that way.The moment Beta Brighton’s words left his lips, Zane shifted. Slade burst forth, in all his magnificent glory.“You’ve betrayed me,” Slade growled, his voice low and dangerous.Beta Brighton shifted too. In an instant, his human form morphed into his auburn wolf. His wolf was impressively large, but he was no Lycan. And therefore, his wolf paled in comparison to Zane’s.Chloe watched, wide-eyed. She looked very frightened.“Step to the side, Chloe,” I instructed. The last I wanted was for her to get injured in this wolf fight.“Calm down, please,”